Dick's Picks Volume 22 cover

Dick's Picks Volume 22

Grateful Dead · 2001

146 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling journey through improvisational psychedelia that showcases the Grateful Dead's unparalleled live prowess and communal spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • long improvisational journeys
  • communal spirit in listening
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • for late-night sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, structured tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Dick's Picks Volume 22' is part of a series capturing the Grateful Dead’s legendary live performances. By this time, the band had established a robust archive of recordings, with this release highlighting their performance from 1970, showcasing their growth and experimentation during their peak period. The compilation reflects a deep dive into their extensive live catalog, appealing to both new listeners and dedicated fans alike.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Viola Lee Blues 19:14
  • 2 Hurts Me Too 4:12
  • 3 Dark Star > 6:48
  • 4 China Cat Sunflower > 4:37
  • 5 The Eleven > 10:33
  • 6 Turn On Your Lovelight 12:40
  • 7 Born Cross‐Eyed > 2:31
  • 8 Spanish Jam 7:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Morning Dew 8:10
  • 2 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 14:39
  • 3 That’s It for the Other One > 8:13
  • 4 New Potato Caboose 9:08
  • 5 Alligator > 3:45
  • 6 China Cat Sunflower > 4:14
  • 7 The Eleven > 7:16
  • 8 Alligator > 6:39
  • 9 Caution > 11:48
  • 10 Feedback 4:54

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